Each year, we always have a thread or 50 about everyone's picks, sportsbooks, breaking down lines, totals, value, write-ups, etc. I thought this year we could keep it all in one central location.

Also thought this would be the best way to keep up with everyones record. Please dont use this as a chance to advertise your tout services in the thread, if your picks are good enough, people will ask you for your information.

I post weighted picks, which means that I place a value system based on how "sure" I am it will hit. My units are:1* - 5% of my total bankroll2* - 10% of my bankroll3* - 20% of my bankroll5* - 50% of my bankroll

To kick this thing off here's my first pick of the week

Georgia +3.5....3*I really like Georgia in this game at a Neutral site, I figure Richt knows what he has to do to keep his job, and winning vs Boise St will be the beginning. I also think that Georgia is just as sick of hearing about how Boise St belongs with the big boys and want to put an end to any potential dreams they have of being in the MNC. Basically with the 3 point home advantage, the line is saying that Boise St will win by 6 and I just dont see it. I may be a blind SEC homer, but so be it.

Im also looking at 2 other games, but what I don't have down as a definite pick by Thursday before kick off of the first game, won't go on my record.

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UCLA +3....1*Rick Neuheisel(sp) is on the hot seat as well. This is a chance for him to get a respectable win against a very potent offensive team. Keenum is coming off the knee injury and UCLA has a stout defense. Their will be a learning curve seeing as the Bruins are breaking in 5 new coaches on staff, but I think they get it done. Seeing as they are only giving up the home field advantage, it is basically a pick'em.

Wish I understood all this, and knew where I could place a bet right afterwards LOL. Wps!

There are several posters here who are more well versed than I at the intricacies of sports investing, but I will give it the ole college try if you have questions. I can't help you on finding a bookie, I use one of about 3 internet sites and hope like hell I run into a bookie somewhere soon.

I'm also adding:

Boise St v. UGA over total of 51....2*The opening game, in a dome, in the spotlight, on National TV, what more could 2 qb's with title hopes want?

I also edited the first post to show upgrading Georgia +3.5 from 2* play to 3* play. I also may play a parlay on these 2, but I don't count parlay's in the record.

Vandy -12....1*Again, SEC homerism engaged, I don't see any SEC team losing to a low end FCS team, which describes Elon to a T...yes I remember Ole Miss...I got to think that Franklin has brought some energy to the team and at least has them pumped up for the first game, or its going to be a long season....For the Dores and my bankroll...

I'm usually conservative on the opening weekend but a few lines were interesting.

I'm pondering:

UNLV +35 at Wisconsin

I'm really digging:

Kent St at Bama, taking the over, 45.5

W. Mich at The Big House, taking the over, 61 - its a big number but WMU's QB Alex Carder and WR Jordan White will put some points on the board. This is the most underrated game of the weekend for entertaining offense. It will also be interesting to see what Brady Hoke does with Denard Robinson in the passing game.

My favortie thread of the year. This means college football is back and it means another payday is here as well...

Last season was profitable but i did lose a good chunk on the hogs in the sugar bowl. Nonetheless, i made some money so im here to win again. Getting things started....im going with Wisky -34.5 at home to UNLV. When you mix the travel to Wisconsin, plus an o-line with no experience protecting a sophmore QB and no run game, you think, this is a good bet. Then you add in that Wisky has 2 stellar running backs who amassed close to 2000 yards last year, a transfer QB from NCState who was really good, and a good o-line, i think it makes this one a no-brainer.

as a rule, i always buy the hook. 34.5 should have been down to 34, but this day i was in a hurry. Not buying the hook cost me a buck 50. Here is to getting back on track and congrats to all who won tonight.

I go by one simple rule....its what I call the 'smell test'....I look at a betting line and if it looks too good to be true, it is......bet the other way......I've been in the BLACK ever since I adopted this simple way of betting football some 4 years ago.....admittedly, some years are better than others....if you have any doubts, ask THE HOGFATHER, he'll tell you the same thing

I go by one simple rule....its what I call the 'smell test'....I look at a betting line and if it looks too good to be true, it is......bet the other way......I've been in the BLACK ever since I adopted this simple way of betting football some 4 years ago.....admittedly, some years are better than others....if you have any doubts, ask THE HOGFATHER, he'll tell you the same thing

No doubt. The best example was 2 years ago at Ole Miss. BPs 2nd year here. I might try to go find some of those threads. It was bad for Razorback fans.

I love Kent State +38.5 at Bama. Saban is a Kent State graduate. He also played and coached there. I doubt he will try and humiliate them so he may call off the dogs early. Bama will also likely be looking ahead to Penn State.

I honestly thik I'm just being over-informed and am going to kick myself for not betting it, but until I can understand how the line movements vs betting trends work, or keep myself from looking too deeply, I'll deal.

I'm also liking UGA +3 but I think Boise will get the win. Georgia is young and Boise has 16 returning senior starters. Tough one to pull the trigger on. ONE NOTE ON THIS GAME: Boise will have 3 players staying home now due to a eligibility issue: Sr would be starting safety, a back up WR, and a back up DT.

I'm also liking BYU to cover the 3 at OM. Obviously this game has emotion involved and making a play on a game with emotion usually would break rule #1 for me. BYU has 15 starters returning and OM expects to rotate QBs and rely on running heavy with Bolden. If you like the ground game, this game is for you. Another tough one to pull the trigger on in week 1.

Lastly, the 56.5 O/U for aTm and SMU is very tempting. aTm should be better on offense but their D is the big ?. SMU has their O and D lines returning in full. 70% of their total yardage last year returns and I would think June Jones will come up with something to get points on the board.

I just looked at the Betting Trends, and most of all the spread based bets are/have been coming in on TCU, which is exactly the opposite of what the line movement is showing. I went back and looked and something happened on 8/31 between 1:18 and 1:43 to change the line from -6 to -4.5, but there wasn't a increase/decrease on the amount of money coming in on TCU, so something is up here, and I'm just not smart enough to figure it out. If anyone has any insight on this, please share it with me. I'm taking this game off my card for now.

As for the guy who asked what website to use...there are numerous amounts of them. Ive been a bodog guy for a while, but there are plenty. Do a google search for top sportbooks and you will find one you are lookign for. Find one that is offering a big deposit bonus, one that has timely and easy payouts, and one that isn't inflating the juice, which means charging you more than what the bet shoudl be....

for instance....if you bet 1.00, you should get close to 1.00 in winning if you have average odds. Some sites add juice to the line which would be betting 1.00 to win. 70 or .80. You should always be able to get at least -110 when betting ATS, which means you shold pocket at least .90 for every 1.00 you bet.

I just looked at the Betting Trends, and most of all the spread based bets are/have been coming in on TCU, which is exactly the opposite of what the line movement is showing. I went back and looked and something happened on 8/31 between 1:18 and 1:43 to change the line from -6 to -4.5, but there wasn't a increase/decrease on the amount of money coming in on TCU, so something is up here, and I'm just not smart enough to figure it out. If anyone has any insight on this, please share it with me. I'm taking this game off my card for now.

TCU QB is hurt is what someone said earlier. That could explain it. Or, it could just be that there's some big money coming in on Baylor from the "sharps", while most of the little guy bets are coming in on TCU.

TCU QB is hurt is what someone said earlier. That could explain it. Or, it could just be that there's some big money coming in on Baylor from the "sharps", while most of the little guy bets are coming in on TCU.

And this is why I'm torn. People could be jumping on Baylor because of the QB being hurt, or there was a huge bet on Baylor that took the spread down but didn't budge the betting trend. On the other hand, the QB thing coud be just what all the sharps were waiting on, and are now middling the bet with TCU -6.5 AND -3....I just don't know

And this is why I'm torn. People could be jumping on Baylor because of the QB being hurt, or there was a huge bet on Baylor that took the spread down but didn't budge the betting trend. On the other hand, the QB thing coud be just what all the sharps were waiting on, and are now middling the bet with TCU -6.5 AND -3....I just don't know

Like I said, information overload.

I know one thing. I wish I would've taken Baylor earlier, when it was at 7. Oh well. I'll probably still end up taking the points..

And this is why I'm torn. People could be jumping on Baylor because of the QB being hurt, or there was a huge bet on Baylor that took the spread down but didn't budge the betting trend. On the other hand, the QB thing coud be just what all the sharps were waiting on, and are now middling the bet with TCU -6.5 AND -3....I just don't know

Like I said, information overload.

There is supposedly a injury to tcu starting qb. Of course whomever they start will be new regardless. Seems like Dalton was there about 25 years. My assumption on the line is some heavy money early brought it down. I would imagine now you have many playing the middle hoping to hit both sides. ''

Also likely that local (non vegas sports book) bookies are laying off some in Vegas. I will take the team with the proven QB almost every time.

Don't discount revenge. TCU has smacked Baylor around pretty good as of late. Griffen at QB to me should be the difference in this one.

Of course that's just my logic. I certainly don't have any info I am keeping back.